Since the first Ducks Unlimited Canada project in 1938, our people have led the way in wetland conservation.
Ducks Unlimited Canada is guided by an elected board of directors, who contribute a broad range of expertise. They work with staff to engage the passion and talents of supporters and partners across the country. Everyone involved with DUC, from our president to an event volunteer, plays an important role in our conservation success.
Good Governance
We strive for good governance by demonstrating best practices, accountability and transparency in everything we do. Our annual reports and financial statements outline recent conservation activities and describe how your supporter dollars make a difference.
We also encourage you to speak up about your concerns. Our Whistle Blower Policy makes it easy to come forward in confidence with questions about our financial and operational activities.
Board of Directors
DUC’s board of directors is made up of professionals and philanthropists from across Canada and the United States. We are currently seeking volunteers of exceptional stature to join our board. Learn more about this opportunity.
Officers of the Board
James E. “Jim” Couch
Chairman of the Board
David C. Blom
President
Kevin Harris
Vice-President
David McCoy
Secretary
Patrick O'Connor
Treasurer
Karla Guyn
Chief Executive Officer
Board of Directors
British Columbia
- Julius DeBaar
- Winifred Kessler
- Ray Maher
- Greg Sawchuck
- Nancy Wilkin
Alberta
- David C. Blom
- David McCoy
- Travis G. Peckham
Saskatchewan
- James E. Couch
- John Eagle
- Bryan Leverick
- James McHattie
Manitoba
- Donald-Fraser Clarke
- Karla Guyn
- Robert Kozminski
- Kevin McFadden
- Patrick O’Connor
- James A. Richardson
Ontario
- Tom Davidson, Jr.
- Philip Holst
- Blake Wallace
- Gregory Weeks
Québec
- Roger d’Eschambault
New Brunswick
- Malcolm M. “Mac” Dunfield
- Shawn Graham
- Kevin Harris
Nova Scotia
- Grenville Jones
- James Lawley
American Directors
- Paul R. Bonderson, Jr.
- Bill D’Alonzo
- George Dunklin
- Jerry Harris
- Grady Hartzog, Jr.
- Rogers Hoyt, Jr.
- James Konkel
- Rusty Legg
- Monty Lewis
- Joseph G. Mazon
- Mickey McMillin
- Joseph Nicosia
- Clay Rogers
- Gary Salmon
- Doug Schoenrock
- John Tomke
- Mike Woodward
Honorary Directors
- Mel F. Belich, Q.C.
- Peter D. Carton
- C. Neil Downey
- John C. Eaton
- Jack H. Hole
- Arthur L. Irving
- Duncan M. Jessiman
- John D. McDiarmid
- John R. Messer
- George C. Reifel
- Duncan W. Sinclair
- William G. Turnbull
- Tom Worden
- G. Tod Wright
Directors Emeriti
- Richard A.N. Bonnycastle
- Duncan Campbell
- Hugh D. Fairn
- Ross E. Gage
- Ronald J. Hicks
- R. Timothy Kenny
- D. Gavin Koyl
- H. Graham LeBourveau, FCA
- W. Bruce Lewis
- James D. MacDonald
- Barry H. Martin
- G. David Richardson
- Roland E. Rivalin, Q.C.
- Gilles Rivard, Q.C.
- Mauri M. Rutherford
- Terry Sparks
- Fred Wagman
- W. John D. Woodward
Executive Vice-President Emeritus
- Stewart Morrison
Leadership Team
Karla Guyn
Chief Executive Officer
Kim Jasper
Chief Fundraising Officer
Gary Goodwin
Executive Corporate Secretary and Counsel
Linda Monforton
Chief People Operations
Marcy Sullivan
Chief Financial Officer
David Howerter
Chief Conservation Officer
Nigel Simms
National Director Communications and Marketing